Places to see in ( Ayr - UK )
Places to see in ( Ayr - UK )
Ayr is a large town and former Royal Burgh situated on the west coast of Ayrshire in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is the administrative centre of the South Ayrshire Council area and historic county town of Ayrshire. Ayr is currently the most populated settlement in Ayrshire and is the 12th most populous settlement in Scotland. The town adjoins the smaller town of Prestwick to the north, forming a single continuous urban area with the town.
Ayr was established as a Royal Burgh in 1205, serving as Ayrshire's central marketplace and harbour throughout the Medieval Period and remaining a well-renowned port across the Early Modern Period. On the southern bank of the River Ayr sits the ramparts of a Citadel constructed by Oliver Cromwell during the mid-17th Century. Towards the south of the town is the birthplace of Scottish poet Robert Burns in the suburb of Alloway. With the expansion of the railway during the 19th Century Ayr soon developed into a seaside resort. This remains the case today with tourism occupying a significant sect of the local economy in Ayr through the opening of a Butlin's holiday park on the southern headlands of the town and through the continued presence of the Gaiety Theatre, which ran various shows across the late 20th century attracting performers from across the United Kingdom.
Politically, Ayr is considerably more Conservative-voting than the remainder of Scotland, being represented by a Conservative MP continuously for a period of 91 years – from 1906 (as part of the Ayr Burghs constituency) until 1997. The town forms part of the Ayr constituency in the Scottish Parliament, the first Conservative constituency seat in the Parliament, which has been represented by Conservative MSP John Scott since a by-election in 2000. In the UK Parliament Ayr is situated within the Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock constituency.
Ayr is one of the largest retail centres along the south of Scotland and was recognised as the second healthiest town centre in the United Kingdom by the Royal Society for Public Health in 2014. Ayr has hosted the Scottish Grand National horse-racing steeplechase annually since 1965. The town also accommodates the headquarters of the Ayr Advertiser and Ayrshire Post newspapers and the West FM radio station.
The Ayr railway station has regular services to Glasgow Central station, Edinburgh Waverley, Stranraer, Girvan and Kilmarnock]. All services are operated by Abellio ScotRail. The town is served by the Glasgow Prestwick International Airport just 2 miles (3 km) north from Ayr, which offers regional and domestic air services across Europe and the British Isles. Ayr is served by three major motorway systems.
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Culzean Castle
Royal Troon Golf Club
Alloway Auld Kirk
Heads of Ayr railway station
Ayr Beach
Burns Cottage
Rozelle House Galleries
Wallace Tower
Citadel Leisure Centre
Loudoun Hall
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General John Campbell, 4th Earl of Loudoun was a British nobleman and army officer.
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Ayr
Ayr is a town and former Royal Burgh sitting along the west coast of Ayrshire in Scotland. It forms a part of the South Ayrshire Local Authority area, serving as the area's administrative centre. Historically, Ayr was the county town of Ayrshire until 1975. Ayr is currently the most populated settlement in Ayrshire and the South of Scotland. It is the 13th most populous locality in Scotland.
The town was established in 1205 and soon developed as the central market and port along the west coast of Scotland, becoming a prominent trading port to Ireland. Oliver Cromwell also established a Citadel along the south of the river Ayr, the ramparts of which remain visible to this day. As the birthplace of famous Scottish poet Robert Burns, the suburb of Alloway, in the south of the town, houses his former home and the Robert Burns Experience. Across the Victorian era coal and iron remained the central export of the town, with fishing and shipping also forming a significant sect of the local economy. Ayr later developed as a holiday resort, aspects of which remain the case today with the continued presence of a Butlins holiday park to the south of the town. The Gaiety Theatre, Ayr ran various shows across the late 20th century, attracting performers from across the United Kingdom, and despite its decline throughout the 2000s, it remains in operation today.
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Royal Tour - Queen Visits Ayrshire - No Sound - 1956
Queen and Duke step off train at Ardrossan station. They shake hands with VIP. Crowd scenes. Children wave flags. Queen standing at table signing the visitors book. Presented with flowers by small girl. Split frame to Kilwinning. Queen talking to VIPs. Duke talking to man. Queen and Duke speak to man. Queen waving to crowds. Split frame. Soldiers line the road. Queen seated at table signing the visitors book outside the Town hall in the Royal Burgh of Irvine. Duke walks to the table and also signs. CU of the crowds. Duke looks at the book. Split frame. Queen and Duke having VIPs presented to them. Crowd scene. MS to camera, Queen walking past cheering crowds waving flags. Split frame - County buildings of the Royal Burgh. Crowds. Royal car past camera. Ayrshire Yeomanry soldiers lined up. Queen inspecting same. Queen into camera between the ranks. VIPs men and women presented to the Queen and Duke, shake hands including Provost of Ayr, William Anderson. Queen and Duke walk away waving to the crowds. Split frame. Alloway - LS (Robbie) 'Burns Cottage'. Queen and Duke walk towards the cottage. CU of sign 'Burn's Cottage'. CU of Queen coming out of the cottage. Split frame. MS Royal car past cheering crowds. Queen and Duke shake hands with VIPs. Royal car departs past crowds, cheering. Split frame to Edinburgh. Train into station, Queen steps from same. Greeted and then walks past guard of honour. Royal car drives away. Split frame. Crowds line the street. Queen and Duke out of Royal car. The Queen then performs the opening ceremony of the new National Library of Scotland. She opens the door with a silver gilt key. Unveils a plaque to record the occasion. Queen and Duke look at the Bute collection of English plays which includes 37 quartos of Shakespeare. Split frame. Royal drives up. Queen and Duke greeted by an officer. Shot of bowman. Queen and officers watching. Bowman taking aim. Queen walking with officers. Crowd scene. Queen presents an arrow to the winner who was Major Gammell. Also awards another prize to Major Alastair Blair. Slip pan to Holyrood House. Soldiers of the Royal Scots Greys regiment lined up. Queen inspects same. Three soldiers enter parade ground on horse back. Centre one carries a flag. Queen places a flag in scabbard. LS officer marching with flag in slow time. Queen on dais watching the march past of soldiers. Included in the march past was the Duke of Kent. CU of troops giving the eyes left. Queen on the dais. Horse back soldiers on parade ground.
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Places to see in ( Strathaven - UK )
Places to see in ( Strathaven - UK )
Strathaven is a historic market town in South Lanarkshire, Scotland and is the largest settlement in Avondale. The town was granted a Royal Charter in 1450, making the Town of Strathaven a burgh of barony. The current estimated population is 7,500.
The town is located on the edge of the valley of the Avon Water, around 6 miles from Hamilton, and 18.2 miles from Glasgow. The A71, which connects Edinburgh and Kilmarnock passes through the town. In the 2001 census the town had a population of 7,700. Strathaven has one secondary school and three primary schools - Kirklandpark Primary, Wester Overton Primary, and St Patrick's Primary. It also has a grass airfield about two miles to the north west, on Lethame Road.
Strathaven has a long history as a market town. A Roman road passes close by, on the south side of the Avon Water, which led to the Roman fort at Loudoun Hill near Darvel. The origins of Strathaven Castle are obscure, but it is believed to have been built around 1350 by the Bairds, on a bend of the Powmillon Burn. Today it is a ruin, with a single tower and sections of wall remaining beside the A71.
The Barony of Strathaven was acquired in 1362 by Archibald the Grim, Lord of Galloway, by his marriage to Joanna, daughter to Maurice de Moravia, 1st Earl of Strathearn, great Moray heiress. The settlement within the lands of Strathaven became a Burgh of barony in 1450. It still retains its traditional character despite the growth of more modern housing. The centre of the town is occupied by the market square, formerly a grassed common, and still known as Common Green, or just 'The Green'. Linking the town and the castle is the old 'Boo Backit Brig' ('bow-backed bridge'), a small arched bridge. The Old Parish Church, with its landmark spire, was built in 1772, and was the place of worship of the Duke of Hamilton who maintained a shooting lodge at nearby Dungavel House.
The town prospered in the 18th and 19th centuries as a weaving town, although there were many merchants living here too.[citation needed] The town played a significant part in the Radical War of 1820, when James Wilson led a band of radicals on a march to Glasgow, to join a rumoured general uprising, which never actually happened. Wilson was hanged for treason, and in 1846 a memorial was built in his honour in the town cemetery. The history of Strathaven was documented in the John Hastie Museum, but this was closed in 2011 and sold to a private individual.
Its most famous 'modern' resident was Sir Harry Lauder (1870–1950) whose mansion, Lauder Ha', or Hall, was just above the town on the road to Kilmarnock. Sir Harry spent the Second World War years there, and died in February 1950. The family retained the property until Death Duties of 65% forced a sale in the late 1960s. It remains a private residence. Dungavel House on the outskirts of Strathaven was the location where German Deputy Führer Rudolf Hess originally intended to land on the evening of 10 May 1941 in a misguided attempt to seek peace talks with the Duke of Hamilton. However bad weather and poor navigation resulted in Hess having to land at Floors Farm in Eaglesham.
Despite competition from the nearby large towns of East Kilbride and Hamilton, Strathaven still has a number of craft and gift shops, alongside well known town centre names. There are a number of businesses providing extra attraction to the town on its periphery such as Brian Young's Garden and Lawn Mower Centre on Newton Road and the Strathaven Hotel and new Rural Centre, both on the Hamilton Road. The town has long been Sunday Run territory with several town centre eating establishments as well as four public houses.
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Historical Buildings in Ayr - St John's Tower
The existing building is the remaining part of the original parish church of Ayr, in its time the largest in Ayrshire. The first Scottish Parliament to be held after the Battle of Bannockburn was convened in the church in 1315 by Robert the Bruce.
By the University of the West of Scotland students Georgios Ziogas and Carolyn Crawford. Many thanks to Rosie Mapplebeck, Shona Wallace, Toria Cassidy and Tony Grace for their precious help.
Abandoned Hotel/mansion, Scotland
Built in 1855, This Hotel in Perthshire is owned by Prince Abdul Aziz al-Thani, the brother of the Emir of Qatar, and has been used as a bolthole by the actors Jude Law and Liam Neeson and the model Kate Moss. The couple who spent 12 years renovating the hotel sold it to the prince for £2.3million in 1999 and continued to lease the estate and run the luxury hotel until they were evicted after a dispute over unpaid rent.
It has also hosted Ian Botham and Paul Gascoigne, borders the Earl of Mansfield's Scone Palace estate.
Guests, who pay 2,550 for a three-day break, are welcomed to the location by a piper and can enjoy fishing and shooting. The hotel features antique furniture, log fires, breathtaking views and woodland walks, and caters for parties of up to 18 people.
Montgreenan Castle and the Murder of the 4th Earl of Eglinton
In April 1586 Hugh Montgomerie, 4th Earl of Eglinton, was murdered by Cunninghame of Clonherb Castle and in revenge Sir Robert Montgomerie of Skelmorlie (See Skelmorlie Aisle) murdered Alexander Cunningame, Commendator of Kilwining Abbey at his Bishop's Palace of Montgreenan.
The Old Trabboch 'Miners' Village, Stair, East Ayrshire
Trabboch was a miners village that declined after the two local mines were closed in the early 20th century. The miners rows have gone, as has the station, school and readers room.
Beckley, Rye, East Sussex
Location, Location, Location! Central Beckley
- Lovely family home - Central village location - Set up a private drive offering much seclusion and privacy - Set within 5 acres including 4.5 acres of paddocks - Elevated position offering fantastic views across the valley
Newmilns Gala Day Dancers & Races 05082017
Enjoying Newmilns Gala day with the Dancers, Swing ball and Wheelbarrow races
The abandoned power station on the banks of the Firth of Forth
Longannet once provided power to two million homes across Scotland.
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East Ayrshire Council - Tour of Britain
Birds eye view of the Tour of Britain 2016 as the cyclists travel through Kilmarnock.
Kilmarnock House, Howard Park and the Kilmarnock Water, East Ayrshire
Kilmarnock House was the home of the Boyd's, Earls of Kilmarnock after the Dean castle fire. It later became a school and was demolished in 1935. The Howard Park was part of its grounds and the Howard de Walden family gave it to the old burgh in 1894 - it had been known as Barbadoes Green. The Lady's Walk is the path used by the grieving widow of the executed Earl of Kilmarnock.
The Catrine Voes and Weir, East Ayrshire
The Catrine Weir on the River Ayr and the Catrine Voes (reservoirs) were once part of the water supply systems that powered the large cotton mills at Catrine. They are now mainly a local nature reserve and tourist attraction. Sir Claud Alexander established this industry with the help of David Dale of New Lanark fame.
Jai McDowall Britains got talent 2011 (FULL EDITION)
The young Scottish singer from Ayrshire on his first audition. NO COPYRIGHT INTENDED. THIS VIDEO IS FOR LEISURE PURPOSE ONLY.
William Wallace documentary
History documentary from Channel 4 presented by Tony Robinson from the Fact or fiction series. One of the best documentaries I have seen on the man. I am all for freedom of speech and please.
Wallace led the Scottish rebellion against Edward I and inflicted a famous defeat on the English army at Stirling Bridge. He is remembered as a patriot and national hero. This is the true story.
This is the episode that we all worked on back in April 2016.
Robert the Bruce's invasion of English occupied Ireland in 1315 could have created a Celtic empire to challenge English dominance of the British Isles. This two part series explores one of.
Darvel Opening Night Festival July 2014
In celebration of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, the churches of Darvel in partnership with the council and Fusion Youth & Community put on an Open Crowd Festival. This is the result.
Darvel town Hall Community meeting 3/11/2013
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